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Sep 4, 2017 | 06:09 PM

Rudefish

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Trailer Battery not charging

Has anyone got the warning that says Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual?

My buddy has a 2016 F 150 and has been getting that message pretty regularly and he is towing his boat without a battery on the trailer.

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Sep 4, 2017 | 07:30 PM

seventyseven250

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I wouldn't worry unless he also gets that message when do tows a trailer with a battery.

Sep 4, 2017 | 07:43 PM

Rudefish

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I wouldn't worry unless he also gets that message when do tows a trailer with a battery.

It's a common thing that happens and it's pretty annoying. Just tying to help him figure out how fix it.

Sep 4, 2017 | 07:52 PM

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Maybe you can add a battery to the boat trailer? <<ducking>>

Sep 4, 2017 | 11:22 PM

seventyseven250

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Maybe you can add a battery to the boat trailer? <<ducking>>

I like how you think

Sep 5, 2017 | 12:42 PM

cub129

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When he set up the trailer did he select electric brakes? Try changing to no brakes (if an option).

Sep 5, 2017 | 02:41 PM

jd50i

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Trip to the dealer

SSM 45236 - 2015 F-150 - Trailer Disconnected And/Or Trailer Battery Not Charging Displayed In The Message Center

Some 2015 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a trailer connected then trailer disconnected and/or a trailer battery not charging message displayed in the message center when no trailer is being used. To correct the concern, reprogram the Trailer Module (TRM) to the latest calibration using IDS version 96.01 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. Use causal component 19H332 and applicable 12651D labor operations from Section 10 of the Service Labor Times Standards manual for reprogram only.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2015 TRUCK: FC P552 F150
2015 TRUCK: 00029 F-SERIES LD

Sep 5, 2017 | 04:53 PM

jd50i

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Jan 7 2016 2478 - 2015-2016 F-150 - Trailer Disconnected And/Or Trailer Battery Not Charging Displayed In The Message Center

Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a trailer connected then trailer disconnected and/or a trailer battery not charging message displayed in the message center when no trailer is being used. To correct the concern, reprogram the Trailer Module (TRM) to the latest calibration using IDS version 98.04 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.

https://ford.oemdtc.com/1195/trailer...016-ford-f-150

Sep 5, 2017 | 05:00 PM

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jimmy-six

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Might go away if you put the fuse in that was in the glove box when new if it has a trailer tow package. Other wise I can't see why it was on. I towed an enclosed trailer with a battery and never got any message except it was connected and all the lights were working properly. When I put the fuse in no new message was added but the battery charged.

Sep 5, 2017 | 05:15 PM

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jd50i

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he has no battery to charge

Sep 5, 2017 | 05:58 PM

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jimmy-six

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I understand that, but computer that checks the trailer comnnections may not. If he has a breakaway for electric brakes he does and that's what it maybe looking for.. If surge brakes it still could be looking for a battery. I'd put in the fuse if he hasn't.